Hi,
I really, really hope someone can help me with this: I have an unbranded europeans GSm hero on the Dutch Telfort network. I was really looking forward to the official 2.1 update, but I can't even install the preparing OTA-update (including the YouTube update). I'd be really grateful if someone can help me out!!!!!!
Firmware: 1.5
Build: 2.73.405.5 146733 CL#61267 release-keys
Software: 1.0.0.A62888
My computer: Windows 7 (64), HTC Sync and drivers installed
OTA update
About two weeks ago I received the preliminary update notification on my phone (4.6mb or somehting like that). I downloaded it and in the next window I chose to install it. The phone rebooted, but remained stuck in de HERO screen forever. I removed the battery, rebooted it, changed the date, received the OTA again, but same thing happened. Apparently, the update cannot install.
I figured it might have something to do with my current build not allowing the update, so I tried installing the original RUU from HTC. But that didnt work either: it kept saying "waiting for bootloader..." and eventually gave some USB-error message (error 171). So it seems it cannot connect to my phone. Other RUU's don't work either. Downgrading therefore seems impossible too.
Recovery image
It appeared to me that perhaps my recovery image is broken as I once unsuccessfully tried to root my Hero (Tell me, is this related? i really dont know). I used the flashrec method back then, but it didnt seem to work. Afterwards, other flashing attempts using Flashrec or abd via the terminal didnt work either.
Flashrec gave "backup failed: remote not allow" or "backup failed: image invalid" or somehting like that.Adb says "device not found" or "remote failed" or "somethign similar" Somehow I have the idea the recovery image is corrupted, but the flashrec requires you to back it up before writing the new image. As it wont backup, it doesnt allow to install the new image.
I asked HTC for help, but they were of no avail: they advised me to do a factory reset. That worked, but the problem remains and the OTA update still won't install. I e-mailed them again, but they are not very guick at replying.
Does anyone have an idea how to solve this and has anyone had similar problems? I'd really like to know. To be able to install the official 2.1 would be great, a stable custom 2.1/2.2 rom would be fine too.
Please be very clear in any steps you might describe cause some of the walkthroughs are not really clear to me.
I am even willing to give the person who is able to help me a voucher for some webshop, cause I'm getting really annoyed with my phone now.
There you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=647353
I eventually got it to work: I used a computer with winXP instead of my Windows 7 (64bit), which at least helped me install to wipe the phone, install a working RUU and eventually, the OTA update worked.
That was months ago... now I'm trying the 2.2 Sense port for my Hero and it seems to be giving less problems than the official update LOL
Hi all,
I'm hoping someone has a suggestion.
I used the All-In-One tool to root my tablet S months ago, and received constant notificationst hat an OTA update was available. So I used the All-in-one tool to disable the notifications.
This morning I changed my region from Australia to US using the All-in one-tool and re-enabled notifications to see if it would receive the ICS update, but when I went to Settings-About-System Update, it goes straight to "Failed to download the update. Check your network connection and try again". I am connected to a Wi-Fi connection and the itnernet is working.
I then restored my original region settings using the all-in-one tool, but I still get the same message. Previously it said that an update was not available.
Any ideas?
I didn't root my tablet so I can't help you solve the OTA issue, but may I suggest following condi's guide here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515720
PS: theres also the full OTA downloadable in that thread.
Thanks for the reply. I looked at the guide, but a lot of people seem to be bricked after trying to follow it. So I decided to wait a bit.
The issue seems to have resolved itself now. Perhaps the server was down?
Hi all,
Hopefully one of you out there will be able to help me. I see that there is an update for s3 that helps fix the re-draw issues, adds a brightness toggle and such other things. However when I connect my phone to KIES it tells me I have the latest firmware and I cannot update. I have the latest version of KIES also and it still does not recognise this update?
As well as this within my 'About Device' area of my phone I know that most other devices have a 'Software Update' button situated at the top, yet mine does not have this either, so I cannot check for the update this way? As well as this I understand there is also a software update widget? Yet again my phone does not seem to have this?
None of the standard ways is allowing me to update my phone, I managed to get KIES to update my phone to a particular firmware only to find out that this new firmware was the same as one my mate got already on the phone?
I really want to get this new update so any advice would be appreciated. If it helps I am with orange and upgraded to this phone over the phone.
Thanks again
Ross
Anybody have any idea what the problem is?
Bumping this to the top of threads to see if anyone has an idea why?
Hello all,
I am facing a problem with my S2(bought 1.5 yrs ago)...
I rooted my handset and installed RootBox rom. After a while I started facing a problem like, my handset would be functioning properly but, if someone would try calling me he would get the message that the number is switched off and I would not be able to make a call or send any message either. I would have restart my handset after which it would start recieving and calling.
This problem could happen anytime.
So, yesterday I flashed official samsung ICS rom(with Siyah kernal) but today I just faced the problem again.
I am not able to understand whether it is due to some hardware problem or it is a software issue.
Please if anyone knows anyting about this type of issue it would be of much help.
Thanks
Flash the leaked 3 part JB firmware via Odin. And do a factory reset. That should give you a pretty clean slate to start troubleshooting. Then see if the issue persists. If it does, off to the Service Centre.
Well, received my Sony Xperia Z Ultra C6833 a couple of days ago.
Received a notice on the OTA, upgraded to 14.1.B.2.257
I encountered random restart issues whenever Wifi is activated, so I thought, fine.
I finally have access to my computer, installed the PC companion, it prompt me with a new 14.2.A.0.290 update.
Again, I updated my phone, hoping it'll fix the Wifi problem.
After restarting, I did a test, as usual. Wifi problem persists, and what's worse, a new problem. Wifi and Playstation 3 SixAxis controller connected using bluetooth didn't play nice, caused my phone to reboot.
I know a lot of people downgraded the firmware back to the previous version, with NAN backups etc.
And some even managed to restore their IMEI back to normal.
But for my case, I haven't root my phone, attempt to downgrade it using Flashtool, lost my IMEI.
Seems that I have no choice, but to return it back to 14.2.A.0.290 praying that it works, and I still can't see my IMEI.
No, I don't have a NAN backup. That's the part which gave me a headache. I've messed around with HTC one X (a year ago), never had this problem problem before, and it's something new I've learnt from you guys today.
Tried cyangenmod's boot.img, doesn't do me any good.
Anyone managed to recover their IMEI here?
Otherwise I might have to get it back to the dealer for a replacement.
Update: Thanks to krabappel2548's guide, I've managed to flash it to 14.2.A.0.290 again and got my IMEI back, but SixAxis still won't play nice with Wifi, and the problem with random reboots while Wifi is ON still persists.
we have the same issue, mine happened during the old update, after ota wifi gets stuck, wont turn on and reboots the device. upto now its still not fixed. 3 updates have passed and still the issue persist. hope you find a fix it will help me too. tried everything from downgrading, flashing custom rom,kernel, upgrade, unlock, relock but still cant fix it
I guess i'm not the only one then. I can live with the wifi issue for the time being as long as i stick to using data. But i fear it's going to affect tethering should i need that.
Please take a look at this post, it may help you. --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573349
nopponm said:
Please take a look at this post, it may help you. --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573349
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Read it the moment I discovered that my IMEI is missing.
I tried reflashing excluding the baseband, doesn't work for me, right after i realized i have a missing IMEI.
Read up on the android emulator, but haven't tried it, as my computer is kinda old, took forever to run it. Will try it once I get my hands on a faster computer
Bah. Crashed when I tried to use my qx100 which i've just received. Haha. Anyone else has any fun with qx100 and z ultra combo? The Z ultra almost reminds me of my ex-girlfriend.
Meanwhile, I can't wait for kit Kat, and hope they really squash these bugs
The best thing would be to contact Sony and make them aware of this bug. Losing your IMEI by simply updating should never happen and it's quite a serious bug.
Actually i lost it after downgrading. Downgrade is simply because of phone keeps rebooting after I turn Wifi on.
LordManhattan said:
The best thing would be to contact Sony and make them aware of this bug. Losing your IMEI by simply updating should never happen and it's quite a serious bug.
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let's hope this is the answer : p
New build 14.2.A.1.114
abuihsan said:
let's hope this is the answer : p
New build 14.2.A.1.114
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I certainly hope so too.
Hope it fixes the rebooting issue with WiFi enabled.
Or the Google Play Edition port if it does fix the problem too
Anyone tested the new update yet? Does it fix the wifi issues with crashing/rebooting?
ok so i purchased my phone on amazon and got it somewhere around feb 25th, i got a message on the phone to update software so naturally i did, then i discovered what rooting does and i decided to follow some youtube instructions to flash my phone to an earlier firmware the link wasnt working so i found another which was C6802_14.1.B.0.475_GENERIC Hong Kong.ftf after flashing this i lost my imei its all zeros and i then tried flashing C6802_14.1.B.1.526_M3dD0g.ftf with no luck so im trying to find out what the updated software was that i must have downloaded when i first got the phone given the date i had recieved it im thinking that the 14.2.A.1.142 is the correct one that i must have updated to, i was running version 4.3 jelly bean before all this happened i also have this problem where everytime i turn off the phone and turn it back on it is in the chinese writing again and asks me to select my language again anyone know what to do short of return the phone while i still got time my internet is extremely slow im tired of it taking 4 hours to load a new ftf just to find out its not the right one ive heard some where hving success with the 290 getting their imei back but im thinking thats the software they started with or updated to to get it back so i have no idea which one i started with or which one i updated to all i know is the date i got it and that possibly its the 14.2.A.1.142 looks really familiar im downloading that one now so we will see what happens and i also read something about flashing excluding the basebands so if that is part of it please make it as clear as possible im obviously a noob but im learning quick
Pleas dont ask the same question in multiple threads.
See my reply to the other thread you necromanced